Job prospects Meat Packager in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 78%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology